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His cello-playing robots perform around the world: “People take notice when they imitate humans”
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His cello-playing robots perform around the world: “People take notice when they imitate humans”

Composer Fredrik Gran began experimenting with robot musicians in 2009, and his cello-playing creations have since performed around the world, including at the Sphere in Las Vegas. He has adapted industrial robot arms to hold a bow and press the cello strings, creating an instrument with movements and musical possibilities of its own. While audiences are often fascinated by robots imitating human players, Gran is especially curious about sounds made by playing extremely slowly or quickly. He sees the robot as a musical tool or prosthesis, not a replacement for human musicians.
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